1
: a person who reserves space (as on an airplane) but neither uses nor cancels the reservation
2
: a person who buys a ticket but does not attend
broadly
: a person who is expected but who does not show up
3
: failure to show up
: of, relating to, or being a job for which the holder is paid but performs few duties or is rarely present for work
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Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 27 Nov. 2024
His mother would usually come out of her bedroom to greet the nurse, but Denise was a no-show.
—Kyani Reid, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
Orlando Sentinel Podcasts, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2023
The concept of the no-show summer job was common knowledge at least as far back as the 1950s.
—Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Mar. 2023
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Noun
Predictions Kyle Newman, sportswriter: CSU 31, Utah State 23
The Rams bounce back from last week’s no-show in Fresno.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 27 Nov. 2024
His mother would usually come out of her bedroom to greet the nurse, but Denise was a no-show.
—Kyani Reid, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
Adjective
After ending their season with an NIT no-show against UCF, the Gators face a roster makeover and push to become one of the next quick turnarounds in college basketball.
—Orlando Sentinel Podcasts, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2023
The concept of the no-show summer job was common knowledge at least as far back as the 1950s.
—Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Mar. 2023
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“No-show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-show. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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